Farnsworth Aerospace Lower vs LIFE Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 608 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
LIFE Prep
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
134 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Aerospace Lower Saint Paul, Minnesota | LIFE Prep Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #832 of 923 | #876 of 923 |
| National rank | #37790 of 50,301 | #42071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 466 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 24.4).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 89.6%).
- •LIFE Prep does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is the larger school with 466 students compared with 134.
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is a public school while LIFE Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Farnsworth Aerospace Lower better than LIFE Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Aerospace Lower ranks higher (31.1 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Farnsworth Aerospace Lower and LIFE Prep?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower: 466. LIFE Prep: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Aerospace Lower and LIFE Prep rank in Minnesota?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is 832nd of 923 and LIFE Prep is 876th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).